Domaine Felines Jourdan

Domaine Felines was bought by the Jourdan family in 1983. It is situated at Mèze, near the "Bassin de Thau" in the Languedoc. There are 40 hectares of vines and the Jourdans immediately began a replanting programme using improved varieties.

Les Romarins is a blend of 55% Syrah and 45% Grenache and is deeply coloured with a palate packed with dark, ripe fruits and a fine, tannic structure.

Picpoul de Pinet was first produced at the domaine in 1992 and is a fascinating wine. The Picpoul is an old-fashioned southern grape, which has long been due a comeback. It produces fresh, dry, whites with hints of citrus fruits, pears and fennel, buttressed by a crisp backbone of acidity.

A deliciously crisp and vibrant wine which shows intense citrus notes on the nose and palate. Its fresh acidity makes this incredibly thirst-quenching, while the gentle minerality and delicate saline note on the finish makes a second glass almost irresistible. This is the perfect match for a plate of fresh oysters, though it will happily sit alongside any other shellfish dishes.Oliver Barton, Wine Buyer